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Red Sea

Red Sea Body of Water

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27.5000°N, 34.3000°E View on Map

About Red Sea

The Red Sea (Hebrew: Yam Suph, "Sea of Reeds") was miraculously parted by God to allow the Israelites to escape from Egypt. The waters then returned to drown Pharaoh's army. This event became central to Israel's identity and is celebrated throughout Scripture as God's mighty act of salvation.

Events at Red Sea

MosesLinked to this placeMosesLeader who stretched his hand to part the sea

History of Red Sea

  1. Exodus~1446 BC

    God parts the Red Sea for Israel to cross

    EXO 14:21-22
  2. Exodus~1446 BC

    Egyptian army drowned when waters return

    EXO 14:26-28
  3. Exodus~1446 BC

    Moses and Miriam lead songs of victory

    EXO 15:1-21

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Biblical Significance of Red Sea

The crossing of the Red Sea stands as Israel's greatest deliverance and the foundational event of their identity as God's people. When Pharaoh's army trapped Israel against the sea, God performed the impossible by splitting the waters. Israel crossed on dry ground while the pursuing Egyptians drowned. This event demonstrated God's power over nature and nations, becoming the prototype for all future acts of salvation. The New Testament sees it as prefiguring baptism and Christ's redemption.

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Parted by God's Power

At the Red Sea, Moses stretched out his hand and God drove back the waters with a strong east wind all night, creating dry ground. Israel walked through on dry land with walls of water on both sides, while the pursuing Egyptian army drowned when the waters returned.

Exodus 14:21-22